The singer, due to play The Venue in Middlesbrough on July 10, has been forced to pull out of a number of gigs this summer due to vocal chord surgery.

Refunds are being issued to fans who have already bought tickets for the show and organisers are hoping to be able to reschedule the date.

Jess, behind huge hits Right Here, Real Love and Rather Be - with Clean Bandit - and the massive Hold My Hand has also pulled out of festival appearances including the recent Isle Of Wight event as well as arena shows with John Legend.

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In a statement, the 25-year-old singer, said: “I’m heartbroken.

“I’m so sad to miss these shows and festivals with and for people I love but the doctors have told me I need the operation or I risk damaging my vocal chords.

"I’m scared but I’m in with the best specialist who tells me I’ll be back singing better than before.”

It has been reported the surgery will be carried out by the same doctor who recently performed surgery on fellow Brits Adele and Sam Smith.

“I won’t be able to talk for three weeks but I will be back singing in August and in plenty of time for both my big UK tour and my first ever American tour, both of which I’m massively excited about.

"I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to my fans who’ve been very supportive and gave me my first solo number 1 with Hold My Hand,” added Jess.

The Middlesbrough date formed part of Jess’s spring and summer tour.

Organisers of the Teesside leg are Loose Cannon Events - the team which brought Olly Murs and Snoop Dogg to Middlesbrough’s Centre Square in recent years.

A statement on Loose Cannon’s Facebook page reads: “It is with great regret that we now have to confirm that the Jess Glynne show that was scheduled for Friday 10th July at The Venue has been cancelled.

“A full refund will be available from the ticket outlet where you purchased your tickets from.

"We look forward to announcing a replacement date in the near future.”